These picture books that celebrate found families, friendship, and connection are great choices for holidays shelves.
The new Children’s Booker Prize to be given for fiction written for ages 8–12 will launch in 2026 and first be awarded in 2027.
The books that shine here, including the latest from Leslie Patricelli and Mo Willems, keep it simple, are all heart, and let babies be babies and preschoolers be preschoolers.
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing